Social media star journalist Lagat scores 404 marks

Ian Lagat 14 at his Cheplelachbei Primary School in Nandi County after scoring 404 marks in the 2023 KCPE exams. November 24, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Well-wishers who were inspired by his passionate journalism dream raised over Sh500,000 on social media and paid for his school fees among other needs.

In April, The Standard Group offered the two brothers a flight trip to their studios in Nairobi, where they interacted with veteran journalists.

Kevin Madahana, Lagat's class teacher, said Lagat was a hard-working pupil and apart from being active in the journalism club, he also played for the school in various ball games.